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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,207.60, 421,811.40 and 259,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,207.60, 421,811.40 and 259,556.30 is: 389,334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,207.60 : 421,811.40 = 259,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,207.60/421,811.40 = 259,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,207.60x = 421,811.40 × 259,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,207.60x = 109,483,806,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,483,806,281.82/281,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,334.45

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